Elden Ring holds zilch dorsum in terms of challenging its players aspiring to become Elden Lord. From a colossal Tree Picket correct outside the tutorial surface area to a spirit-summoning witch demigod Queen, players volition be tested to their very limits. To brand their journey to the Elden Throne a little easier, players tin can upgrade their weapons with special items called Smithing Stones. Ranging from bones level one to end-game level viii, these stones tin can be given to Smithing Master Hewg at the Roundtable Agree. He will upgrade the player's weapon, enhancing the damage it can bargain.

Smithing Stones tin can be found scattered beyond The Lands Betwixt in the abundance of its dungeons or dropped by its enemies. Their about reliable source, however, comes from the Twin Maiden Husks in the Roundtable Agree. In one case given specific items chosen Bell Bearings, the Husks will increase what they sell depending on the Bearing. Through them, players can actually accept every particular available to buy from the game'due south many hermits in one convenient location. However, to be able to purchase Smithing Stones, players volition need four specific Bell Bearings.

The Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel Bong Begetting

Map Location of the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel in Elden Ring

The first Smithing-Rock Miner'due south Bong Bearing can exist found at the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel, located in the Liurnia of the Lakes region northeast of the Raya Lucaria Academy. To obtain the Bell Bearing, players will have to traverse this mine and pass through the yellow mist at the stop. On the other side of the mist is a boss fight with a blueish Crystalian.

Information technology is recommended that players summon a Spirit Ash to take some of the heat off them. Attacks will deflect for the start half of the fight until the boss has been staggered once. Using baby-sit counters and strong attacks will help against the Crystalian'southward powerful spin attacks and stalwart defence. After breaking through the defense, players can beginning to deal significant harm. Upon defeat, the Crystalian will drop the Smithing-Stone Miner'due south Bong Begetting 1. At the Twin Maiden Husks, it will unlock Smithing Stones 1 and two equally well as Glintstone Scraps. These stones will allow players to upgrade their standard weapons from +1 up to +6.

The Altus Plateau Bell Bearing

Map Location of the Sealed Tunnel in Elden Ring

The second Bong Bearing can be found in the Altus Plateau region. To admission this region, players must arise the Grand Lift of Dectus by finding the two Medallion halves. Once there, players should head to an area called the Sealed Tunnel, which can be accessed at the nigh southwestern indicate of the small lakes encircling the Regal Majuscule of Leyendell. Players should apply the stone construction that splits the lake in two to descend into the water expanse. The tunnel contains many fake walls that players can pass through past hitting with their weapon, jumping at or rolling through.

A breast can be found within the first hidden room, just west of the Sealed Tunnel's Site of Grace, that contains the Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing 2. When given to the Twin Maiden Husks, it volition grant access to purchasing Smithing Stones 3 and 4 from them so long as they take the runes to do then. This will permit players to upgrade their weapons all the way upwardly to +12.

The Mountaintop Of The Giants Bell Begetting

Map Location of the Zamor Ruins in Elden Ring

A significant amount of story progress is needed to admission the Mountaintop of the Giants region where the third Bell Begetting resides. This frigid environment can be accessed via the Grand Lift of Rold after defeating a certain boss in the Royal Capital and obtaining the Rold Medallion from Melina. Later on reaching the Mountaintops, players should make for the Zamor Ruins, due east of the lift'south peak.

The Ruins contain a big number of tough enemies known every bit Knights of Zamor that can pose a threat if outnumbered. Players should try to tackle them one by 1 to reduce their threat, or alternatively sneak past them. So, heading toward the southwestern corner of the ruins, players will demand to locate a staircase into the cellar to access the chest that contains the Smithing-Stone Miner'south Bell Bearing 3. This item volition unlock Smithing Stones 5 and six, and weapons will upgrade to +18.

The Dragon Temple Bell Bearing

Map Location of the Dragon Temple in Elden Ring

The last Bell Bearing for regular Smithing Stones tin be constitute in the very last expanse of the game -- aside from a secret area locked behind 2 Medallion halves. Subsequently defeating the Burn Giant and speaking with Melina at the Forge of the Giants, players volition be transported to the Crumbling Farum Azula. Players should caput toward a location called the Dragon Temple. Within the cardinal room, players will be ambushed by the Godskin Duo, a specially challenging boss battle confronting two bosses at the same time.

Players may have had some experience with these two before if they have explored The Lands Between. The trick to beating the Godskin Apostle and the Godskin Noble is to use the room'south pillars to separate them. Distracting them with a Spirit Ash summon will likewise help. Once defeated, they drop the Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Begetting 4. When the particular is given to the Twin Maiden Husks, players can purchase Smithing Stones 7 and 8, allowing them to upgrade their weapons up to +24.

To become their final upgrade, players will need to source an Ancient Dragon Smithing Rock in the wilds of The Lands Betwixt. While these Smithing Stones can't be bought, they can be establish in Crumbling Farum Azula, the Consecrated Snowfield and the Haligtree areas. This stone volition allow the concluding upgrade level of +25, giving players the virtually upgraded version of their weapon possible. With all the Bell Bearings, the Tarnished Hero can upgrade as many weapons equally they like with ease, or fifty-fifty purchase extras to bring with them should they want to start a New Game+.

KEEP READING: How Elden Ring's New Game Plus Works